Activist Opal Lee recalls the history of Juneteenth

Opal Lee is an activist who advocated for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday. Lee later gained the title as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah talks to Lee about her activism and the significance of the holiday.

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